What is the cheapest way to get from Harbin to Almaty?

The cheapest way to get from Harbin to Almaty is to train and drive which costs $110 - $240 and takes 3 days 8h.

What is the fastest way to get from Harbin to Almaty?

The fastest way to get from Harbin to Almaty is to fly which takes 9h 53m and costs $330 - $450.

Is there a direct train between Harbin and Almaty?

No, there is no direct train from Harbin to Almaty. However, there are services departing from Harbin and arriving at Almaty 2 via Manzhouli, Zabaykalsk, Karymskaia and Novosibirsk-Glavny. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 days 21h.

How far is it from Harbin to Almaty?

The distance between Harbin and Almaty is 3905 km. The road distance is 4785.5 km.

How do I travel from Harbin to Almaty without a car?

The best way to get from Harbin to Almaty without a car is to train which takes 4 days 21h and costs $240 - $550.

How long does it take to get from Harbin to Almaty?

It takes approximately 9h 53m to get from Harbin to Almaty, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Harbin to Almaty train from?

Harbin to Almaty train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, depart from Harbin station.

Train or fly from Harbin to Almaty?

The best way to get from Harbin to Almaty is to fly which takes 9h 53m and costs $330 - $450. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $240 - $550 and takes 4 days 21h.

What is the time difference between Harbin and Almaty?

Almaty is 3h behind Harbin. It is currently 7:30 PM in Harbin and 4:30 PM in Almaty.

Where does the Harbin to Almaty train arrive?

Harbin to Almaty train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, arrive at Manzhouli station.

Can I drive from Harbin to Almaty?

Yes, the driving distance between Harbin to Almaty is 4786 km. It takes approximately 2 days 1h to drive from Harbin to Almaty.

Where can I stay near Almaty?

There are 3337+ hotels available in Almaty.

Harbin to Almaty - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Harbin to Almaty by plane, train, taxi, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Harbin Taiping International Airport (HRB) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane HRB - ALA
9h 53m
$338–442
Train, drive
cheapest
1. Take the train from Harbin to Daqing Westtrain
2. Take the train from Daqing West to Tongliaotrain
3. Take the train from Tongliao to Ürümqitrain
4. Take the train from Ürümqi to Jinghe Southtrain
5. Drive from Jinghe South to Dostykcar
6. Take the train from Dostyk to Almaty 2train
3d 8h
$112–232
Train, taxi, drive
1. Take the train from Harbin to Shenyang North Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Shenyang North to Baigoutrain
3. Take the taxi from Baigou to Baodingtaxi
4. Take the train from Baoding to Ürümqitrain
5. Take the train from Ürümqi to Jinghe Southtrain
6. Drive from Jinghe South to Dostykcar
7. Take the train from Dostyk to Almaty 2train
47h 52m
$186–296
Drive 4,785.5 km
1. Drive from Harbin to Almatycar 4,785.5 km
2d 1h
$603–871
Train
1. Take the train from Harbin to Manzhoulitrain
2. Take the train from Zabaykalsk to Karymskaiatrain
3. Take the train from Karymskaia to Novosibirsk Gltrain
4. Take the train from Novosibirsk-Glavny to Almaty 2train
4d 21h
$242–534

Harbin Taiping International Airport (HRB) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) flights

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11h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 3,904.9 km
Duration: 9h 53m

What companies run services between Harbin, China and Almaty, Kazakhstan?

China Southern Airlines, Air China, and China Eastern Airlines fly from Harbin Taiping International Airport (HRB) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Harbin to Almaty 2 via Manzhouli, Zabaykalsk, Karymskaia, and Novosibirsk-Glavny in around 4d 21h.

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